On appointment of Elbakiev Alan as an Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Republic of Abkhazia in Republic of South Ossetia
On 30 January Alan Mukharbekovich Elbakiev was appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Republic of Abkhazia in Republic of South Ossetia by Decree of the President of Republic of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab.
Bio data:
Elbakiev Alan Mukharbekovich was born on 5 January 1959 in village Sazalet of South-Ossetian Autonomous Oblast.
David Sanakoev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of RSO: Dear journalists!
During 10-20 January 2014 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev and Mayor of Tskhinval Alan Alborov were on business trip to Italy. The purpose of the visit was to sign a Friendship Agreement between Tskhinval and Lanusei with participation of Friendship Association Italy - South Ossetia. On 13 January 2014 the agreement was signed in Lanusei between Mayor of Tskhinval Alan Alborov and Mayor of Lanusei Davide Ferreli.
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On 31 December 2013 President of Republic of South Ossetia Tibilov Leonid Kharitonovich issued a decree to release citizen of Georgia Jeparov Teimuraz Savelevich, sentenced in 2010 to 13 years of imprisonment by Supreme Court of Republic of South Ossetia as per article 278 of Criminal Code of RF.
South Ossetia side has stated a number of times at different international levels, including Geneva Discussions and meetings of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism, suggestions on mutual release of the detainers imprisoned in Georgia and South Ossetia.
On 26-th round of Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia
Another round of Geneva Discussions of Security and Stability in Transcaucasia took place in Geneva on 17-18 December 2013. At the session participated representatives of Republic of South Ossetia, Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russian Federation, United States as well as representatives of the EU, UN, OSCE. Delegation of South Ossetia was headed by Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution M. K. Jioev.
- During the summit on Eastern partnership in Vilnius, Georgia initialed agreement on association with the EU, final signing is planned for next year but they already announced plans on economic involvement of South Ossetia and Abkhazia into joint projects between European Union and Georgia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia D. Sanakoev sent a telegram with condolences to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Republic of South Africa Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane in connection with the death of Nelson Mandela.
“Deeply regret about the death of His Excellency Mr. Nelson Mandela and would like to express our condolences to people of South Africa in connection with this loss.
Decision of the Government of Russian Federation on exclusion of South Ossetia from the list of hazardous countries for diplomats confirms again that situation in South Ossetia is stable and secure both for citizens of the Republic and for foreigners.
A big contribution to security and stability in the region is made by Russian military contingent that is fulfilling its mission on the bases of bilateral agreements.
The contingent is a guarantor of peace despite the fact that Georgia refuses to sign a legally binding agreement on non use of force against South Ossetia.
1st December 2013 is the 5th anniversary since the date of signing of the Decree on establishment and functioning of the Embassy of Republic of South Ossetia in Russian Federation.
Diplomatic service is not an easy thing to do. It always meant readiness to work hard for the sake of the country, urge for permanent self-improvement, implied analytical mentality and spacious scope, ability to make decisions in complex situations.
On 26 November 2013 Republic of South Ossetia was visited by Co-chairmen of Geneva Discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia. The delegation met in Tskhinval with participants of Geneva Discussions from South Ossetian side headed by Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution Murat Jioev.
During the meeting were discussed issues related to preparation of the next round of Geneva Discussions scheduled for 17-18 December 2013.
On 15 November 2013 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev received Head of the Office of the International Committee of Red Cross in South Ossetia Ms. Valentina Kim.
During the meeting the sides discussed issues related to Red Cross activities on the territory of Republic of South Ossetia during the last months.
The recent tripartite meeting on those missing in action was also touched on. The sides had an opinion exchange on a range of issues of mutual interest.
